Jannik Sinner has secured the Madrid title, dispatching Alexander Zverev in a swift 57-minute final. The scoreline read 6-1, 6-2, as Sinner showcased dominant form. Some had questioned whether Sinner could continue his strong tour, but he dispelled any doubts.
Simone Vagnozzi had said beforehand, “We have a match to win in Madrid, six in Rome, seven in Paris.” Sinner followed this advice, executing his game plan to perfection. Zverev, the world number 3, struggled to find his footing, appearing more like a sparring partner than a formidable opponent.
Sinner’s Winning Streak
Sinner’s impressive run began on 7 March with his debut in California against Svrcina. In 58 days, he has played and won 23 matches, securing four consecutive titles: Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid. His last defeat was on 19 February against Mensik in the Doha quarter-finals.
His Masters 1000 streak extends to Paris indoor last November, bringing the total to 28 matches and five titles in a row. Sinner is the first player in history to achieve this feat, surpassing Djokovic and Nadal, who both reached four. Sinner has entered the club including Federer, Djokovic and Nadal to reach at least one final in all nine Masters 1000 since their introduction in 1990.
Zverev’s Struggles Against Sinner
Sinner has now reached a total of 28 ATP titles in his career. He continues to be a difficult opponent for Zverev. After initially leading 4-1 in their head-to-head record, Zverev has suffered nine consecutive defeats to Sinner since 2024.
Match Statistics
Sinner started strongly, with excellent serving statistics, landing 81% of his first serves and winning 88% of the points in the first set. While Zverev’s serve was also solid at 75% of first serves in, he struggled from the baseline. Sinner relentlessly attacked, causing Zverev to lose confidence.
The match progressed quickly. Serving for the set at 5-1, Sinner faced his first challenge at 15-30 but responded with a winning serve, a drop shot, and an ace. The second set saw a brief period of equilibrium, but Sinner soon took control.